1969 Seat 600 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 345 kg more than 1969 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 600 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 600 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
